Founding of Rader Memorial Methodist Church The Rader Memorial Methodist Church was established in 1923 and was one of the oldest congregations in Miami-Dade County. Reverend F. A. Hamilton preached...
Founding of Rader Memorial Methodist Church The Rader Memorial Methodist Church was established in 1923 and was one of the oldest congregations in Miami-Dade County. Reverend F. A. Hamilton preached...
An early photograph showing the exterior of the Frontón Jai Alai in Havana, Cuba. History of Havana’s Frontón Jai Alai Jai alai was brought over to Cuba in 1898 by the Basques, the indigenous...
The Homestead Seaboard Railway Station History Built by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, the historic Homestead Seaboard Air Line Railway Station is the southernmost Seaboard depot in the country. It...
Gaston Drake, Lumber Magnate Silver Green Cemetery, called Carver or Princeton Colored Cemetery in some records, has a history that traces back to Gaston Drake, founder of the community of Princeton...
Kelsey Leroy Pharr Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Miami is considered by many to be Florida’s most significant predominantly African-American cemetery. Its roots date back to 1914, when...
The power remained on for over a year, long after the hospital was shut down. Florida Hospital Oceanside was a hospital that served the city of Ormond Beach. The hospital specialized in...
History of Island Grove, Florida Founded in 1882 by William J. Moore, the small town of Island Grove saw its first post office established on February 17, 1884, with Moore serving as the inaugural...
Jackass Crossing The intersection was called “Jackass Crossing,” named for the ranchers who would come riding in on their burros. The story of why the name changed depends on who you ask...
In the small town of Espanola lies a 10-mile stretch of road known as Old Brick Road which was once part of the original Dixie Highway, of course now referred to as the Old Dixie Highway. This...
Photos Courtesy of Tim Gilmore, www.jaxpsychogeo.com The following writing comes from Tim Gilmore, the Richmond Hotel / DeLoach Furniture at jaxpsychogeo.com. Terry DeLoach walks across the ruined...
Built in the 1980s, the building remained operational for around 30 years. The Northwood Medical Center once located at 2601 N Flagler Drive was built in 1981. The office building contained many...
The bridge hasn’t been used since the 1960s The site where the Bellamy Bridge now stands was purchased by Dr. Edward C. Bellamy in 1836 and moved there with his wife, Nancy Ann Croom Bellamy...
Decades ago, Jacksonville was filled with many of these types of homes which many know as “shotgun houses.” There is a bit of a debate on how these homes got their name. The most well...
The main lobby of the high school. Photo courtesy of sergioisevil Bridgeprep Academy of Arts and Minds Charter High School (BAAM) was a performing and visual arts public charter...
Patrons at Regency Square Mall on its opening day March 2, 1967. Florida Times-Union Opening on March 2, 1967, the Regency Square Mall in Jacksonville initially featured three anchor stores:...
The Majesty Building as seen from across the I-4 highway The Majesty Building is an 18-story structure located off of Interstate 4 in Altamonte Springs. Claud Bowers, president, and CEO of the...
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